Business Management and Marketing

Keele University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Business and management studiesEvents managementMarketing

A-Level Entry

BBC

UCAS Points

112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

About this course

Emerge as one of tomorrow’s talented marketeers or as a future business leader with our Business Management and Marketing BA. You’ll develop vital business knowledge and key marketing techniques, complemented by real world experiences and opportunities to advance your personal and professional potential.

Why choose this course?

  • Gain a competitive edge with our Professional and Academic Development Programme

  • Option to undertake a work placement or entrepreneurship year

  • Study abroad opportunities

  • Study alongside innovative companies based in Keele Business School

  • Application-driven teaching and learning to support the development of practical, creative and analytical skills to shape the next generation of marketing leaders

    Interested in a programme that covers both business management and marketing in depth? Discover our Business Management and Marketing BA, designed to enhance your subject knowledge and experience through a scaffolded curriculum that provides you with a portfolio of expertise to support you in your career progression.

    You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the different aspects of business such as business operations, human resource management, leadership and strategy. What role does marketing play in the success of a business? You’ll explore topics such as consumer behaviour, digital marketing strategies, and brand management, while building your confidence in creating effective marketing campaigns and analysing market trends.

    Practical, career-focused teaching and learning ensures that you can apply the theory you’re learning to real-world scenarios that will build your expertise and confidence. We will also get you thinking about sustainability and business ethics so when you begin work or start your own business you can be a force for good in the world.

    Our built-in Professional and Academic Development Programme spans your entire degree. Designed to fully prepare you for securing a great job or starting a business, you will develop your professional skills, creativity, confidence, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Our aim? To ensure you graduate with clear goals and impressive experiences to show future employers or investors. You’ll benefit from Keele Business School’s strong industry connections, placement or entrepreneurship opportunities, hands-on practical experiences, and invaluable real-world insights such as through our Global Challenge Pathways.

    About Keele

    Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.

    We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.

    Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBC
    UCAS Tariff Points 112 points
    BTEC DMM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 3 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Keele

    Avg. Salary: £25,000

    Sandwich including industrial placement

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Keele

    Avg. Salary: £25,000

    Sandwich with time abroad

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Keele

    Avg. Salary: £25,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
    1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale
    1172 Social services managers and directors
    7125 Visual merchandisers and related occupations
    1223 Publicans and managers of licensed premises

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Keele
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Business and management studies, Events management, Marketing
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £25,000